Some of the best and most thoughtful takes on what's happening around the music industry are penned as editorial guest posts by folks working and creating within it.
Those typically appear in the Opinions section, but because we publish a lot of content on Hypebot, sometimes those takes get lost in the endless feed.
Here are 5 Recent Opinions that we've enjoyed, that we wanted to make sure got a second look. Enjoy!
5 Recent Opinions
Music With No Regional Barriers
An open letter to the Grammys on the blind spots of the "Best Asian Pop" category, and why this personally affects me.
Guest Author
Who Actually Made This? The Question AI Is Forcing Music to Ask.
AI can support music creation, but transparency about human involvement is essential to preserving the meaningful artist–fan connection.
Guest Author
Open the Floodgates
Sometimes, a fairly simple obstacle can hold back an entire ocean of creativity. Don’t let it.
Soundfly
What Music Taught Me About Grief, Money, and the Topics Artists Avoid
Tony Tripi reflects on how music helped him navigate grief and loss, and how it can help artists begin the difficult conversations nobody wants to have.
Guest Author
When the Best Career Move Is to Stop Asking the Industry to Let You In
After years of seeking acceptance from Americana’s institutions, one artist reflects on the cost of chasing industry validation; and the freedom of not belonging.
Guest Author